To incorporate safety deeper into ITC's operational practices and achieve the 'Zero
Accident' goal, the Company's Safety strategy rests on two
pillars: 'Safety by Design' and 'Safety by Culture'.
Safety by Design
From 'Drawing Board' to 'Operations'
ITC follows 'Safety by Design' by integrating best-in-class engineering standards
in the design and project execution stages of all investments
in the built environment. This helps in reducing potential hazards as well as
optimising operational costs. Aspects such as fire safety, electrical
safety, material handling, machine safety, people, material flows, etc. are
evaluated in detail at the design stage, and the requirements as per
best-in-class standards and practices are incorporated. Compliance with these
standards is then verified by conducting audits during the project
implementation and before the project is formally commissioned.
A healthy workforce is an important contributor to ITC's competitiveness and sustainability. All units maintain a conducive work environment in line with Indian and International standards on hygiene, lighting, ventilation, and effective controls on noise and dust. Units are equipped with Occupational Health Centres with adequate medical staff to monitor occupational health and provide immediate relief as required. In addition, at least 2% of total employees are professionally trained as first aid providers. As part of ITC's preventive medical programme, various categories of employees based on age and exposure to occupational hazards undergo periodic medical check-ups. In FY 2023-24, a total of 10,325 employees underwent preventive medical examinations.